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Lin Yu said this is war. It is cruel and must be accepted. War is like a great furnace that can refine powerful warriors, but it can also melt away the last drop of a soldier's blood.
"I've died so many times, I can't even remember," Xiao Qiang sighed, shaking his head as he brought up Han Ming's time machine again. "If only the time machine could travel to this place, wouldn't that be better?"
"Unfortunately, due to the flaws in the time machine, its use has already been restricted."
"Yeah, the limitations of time travel are significant. Unless it's a baby or personal belongings, there's no chance of randomly bringing anything else along," Xiao Qiang frowned. He couldn't understand how Han Ming became interested in life sciences.
Xiao Qiang was unaware that Han Ming had transitioned from being a mechanic to studying life sciences. Of course, there needed to be an explanation for this shift: Han Ming was inspired by Zhong Neng. Let's not forget that Professor R had stored cloned human organs at Zhong Neng's residence. At that time, these organs were still well-preserved in containers. Zhong Neng thought he was being sent by the military to acquire organs, which led to a bit of friction between them.
It was from the cloned organs that Han Ming realized the importance of human life. Since it was possible to clone human organs, why couldn't one modify the natural chain of life? Ideas are one thing; putting them into practice is another.
Regardless, everything has a natural principle. Nature and non-nature are two opposing chains of nature. Just like naturally generated life forms and artificially generated life forms are intertwined yet mutually exclusive. For this reason, Han Ming's theories on life sciences were limited and unable to progress beyond a certain point.
To put it simply, he wanted to research the principles behind Xiao Qiang's life form data—why he could possess energy that others could not.
Xiao Qiang's physical energy was extraordinarily strong. Not only was Han Ming interested in him, but another person also took an interest in him, leading to a near-fatal encounter where this hidden hand almost drained his energy.
The prosperous era was gone forever, and the desolation of the fallen city resembled barren sand dunes, leaving one feeling disheartened. Suddenly, the car indicated it was out of fuel. Xiao Qiang slammed his hands on the steering wheel. Damn old car.
"Well, it's getting late anyway. Let's see if there's a place nearby where we can rest."
"Looks like that's our only option," Xiao Qiang said as he opened the severely damaged car door and helped Lin Yu out. He looked around and spotted a village about a hundred meters away from the road.
A vast expanse of dried yellow wild plants covered the path leading to the village. They had no choice but to wade through waist-high vegetation to get closer.
The village was unexpectedly quiet, with an air of death permeating through its ruins. Everywhere there were remnants of walls, craters from shells, charred remains, rubble scattered across the ground, dilapidated houses with doors hanging precariously as if crying out about the rampant crimes committed against them by the Mimetic Bionic Alien.
Entering the dimly lit interior revealed utter chaos. There were hardly any intact pieces of furniture or usable tools inside. The kitchen held no food; dust covered the broken table surface, and not even a single mouse could be seen.
"This isn't a good sign. I had hoped to gather materials here, but it seems that's not going to work," Xiao Qiang surveyed his surroundings before concluding, "How about we find a car with fuel and hurry into the city? We might find what we need there."
"I'm afraid we might run out of time; look how late it is already."
The sky was nearing dusk, and their time was running out. If they continued to delay, once darkness fell, that giant searching for Xiao Qiang would find him, and then the Mimetic Organisms would appear in droves.
The house they entered did not seem like a typical residence; it resembled an apartment belonging to Wealthy Patrons. Lin Yu walked towards the back and pushed open the rear door. "Hey, look."
If she wasn't mistaken, this was the manor of a landowner, surrounded by fields where crops were cultivated under contract. Otherwise, there wouldn't be an embedded FGP21 agricultural aircraft parked in the backyard. Lin Yu, filled with excitement, checked to see if the aircraft's various functions were intact.
As she reached out to pull back the tarp covering the plane, she let out a low groan. Although her voice was soft, it was still heard by Xiao Qiang.
"You’re hurt! Why didn’t you tell me?" Xiao Qiang shouted angrily, grabbing her and pulling her inside. He needed to see where she was injured.
"It's really nothing serious; just look at the time," Lin Yu refused to let Xiao Qiang examine her.
"Sit still," Xiao Qiang said as he firmly pressed her down onto a wooden stool. Without waiting for her consent, he lifted her right arm to inspect her shoulder. When he tore away the fabric from her shoulder… he froze.
Beneath a bloody wound, a large patch of flesh was torn away, sticking to the ripped clothing. "You…" Tears welled up in Xiao Qiang's eyes as he gently peeled the fabric away from her skin with trembling hands.
"It's fine; I don't feel any pain," Lin Yu forced herself to endure the agony of having her skin pulled away from the fabric. She frowned slightly but pretended everything was fine, nonchalantly saying, "Why are you crying? It's not you who's hurt."
"Silly girl, it's me who's hurt," Xiao Qiang said as he fetched clean water to carefully clean the wound. He went outside to pick some purple wildflowers, chewed them for a few minutes to mix with his saliva, and applied it to her injury.
"Do you remember that herb can disinfect?" Lin Yu buttoned up her shirt and shyly asked while looking down.
"I remember; I remember every little thing we’ve shared together," Xiao Qiang kissed her forehead and whispered, "I really want to love you properly just once."
"Don't! Can't you see what kind of environment this is? Do you want us both to become monsters' dinner?" Lin Yu desperately tried to dispel Xiao Qiang's bizarre thoughts but secretly mused: Men are such strange creatures; no matter the environment, they can get aroused anytime and anywhere.
"What are you thinking about?" Xiao Qiang stepped closer, wrapping his strong arm around Lin Yu's waist and greedily inhaling her fragrance from up close. In a pleading tone, he said, "Just for a little while."
"Don't do that…" Lin Yu turned her head away to avoid his approaching lips and instinctively pushed him away.
Xiao Qiang would not let this opportunity slip by. He seized Lin Yu's hand tightly; she couldn't break free from his grip. Looking into his earnest eyes filled with burning emotion made her feel flustered as if she were about to be consumed by that feeling…
Heavy breaths drowned out the low, suppressed sounds of blame and teasing. In the silence, a sense of danger seemed to lurk. Two lovers, separated yet reunited as if centuries had passed, sought to prove their love through action in this unusual environment.
A few rays of the setting sun slanted into the dilapidated house. Xiao Qiang held Lin Yu close, helping her put on her clothes. They embraced and stepped out of the house, where the plane still awaited them in its usual spot.
Yet, there was an almost imperceptible presence in the air, cautiously approaching them. Just emerging from their blissful descent, they were still savoring the sweetness and thrill of their previous moments together.
Suddenly, Xiao Qiang sensed an unsettling element around them. He tried to stop Lin Yu from boarding the plane.
"Lin Yu, maybe we shouldn't take the plane. We need to get out of here quickly."
"We can walk if we have no other means of transport," Lin Yu insisted, unwilling to give up on the plane. If given a choice between a plane and a car, she would choose the plane without hesitation.
Xiao Qiang's gaze swept over the collapsed and tilted roof, looking fifty meters ahead. His instincts warned him that danger was approaching. "Let's go! We need to leave!" he shouted as he pulled Lin Yu along.
Suddenly, a towering flame erupted from a concealed spot, roaring towards them. The plane was engulfed in flames, igniting instantly. At that moment, Xiao Qiang and Lin Yu were also scattered by the fire. The Mechanical Battle Suit he had removed inside was left behind along with his weapons. After the flames subsided, a massive creature emerged, its terrifying tentacles thrashing as it charged toward Lin Yu.
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